Author: PPD Team Date: December 4, 2024
Solar Industries India and its subsidiary have secured export orders worth Rs 20.39 billion for the supply of defence products to international clients.
The deliveries will span four years.
In November, the company received another export order valued at Rs 3.99 billion from an overseas customer, to be fulfilled within three years.
Author: PPD Team Date: January 12, 2026 India has taken a step towards creating a unified digital identification and traceability framework for batteries with the release of draft Guidelines for Implementation of Battery Pack Aadhaar System. The draft has been prepared by a committee constituted by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and proposes a standardised digital record for tracking batteries across their entire lifecycle. The proposed Battery Pack Aadhaar (BPAN) is designed…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 28, 2025 KP Energy Limited has commissioned a 2.8 MW wind turbine generator (WTG) under its 28.6 MW wind power project at Vagra in Bharuch, Gujarat, on February 22, 2025, marking the full completion of the project. The project, developed under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) segment, will supply power to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) at a tariff of Rs 2.43 per kWh. Earlier this month, KP Energy…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 24, 2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended operational guidelines for two components of the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana—Incentives for Local Bodies and Model Solar Village. The changes, issued through official memoranda dated July 22, 2025, and July 18, 2024, aim to address implementation gaps and clarify eligibility. Incentives for Local Bodies As per the revised Clause 6(c), the National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) will…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 27, 2025 The Philippines has opened its first competitive auction dedicated to fixed bottom offshore wind projects. The Department of Energy has issued the Notice of Auction and Terms of Reference for the fifth Green Energy Auction, offering 3.3 GW of capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2030. Energy Secretary Sharon S Garin said the auction sets clear rules and milestones that can move developers from early studies to bankable…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 6, 2025 Vietnam has officially approved the amended National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) for the 2021-2030 period, with a long-term vision extending to 2050. This revision, under Decision 768/QD-TTg, replaces the previous version (Decision 500/QD-TTg) and responds to the country’s growing electricity demand and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The revised plan addresses Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, with the aim to support annual average GDP…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 12, 2024 Major investors in ReNew Energy Global have proposed taking the clean power generator private in a deal valued at $2.82 billion. The consortium, which includes the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and UAE-based Masdar, holds 64% of the company’s voting rights and has offered to buy ReNew’s shares at $7.07 each. The offer represents an 11.5% premium on ReNew’s closing price of $6.34 on December 10, 2024. Following…